Now that you know why your body responds the way it does, what should you do about it?
As evolved humans, our prefrontal cortex can override the limbic, primitive responses, when we intentionally use it for that purpose. One of the primary ways to do this is to attach positive emotions to the...
Have you ever noticed that men and women respond differently to the environments around them?
Whether it's how they react in an emergency, how their body responds when they attempt to lose weight, or even how they go about their day to day living. Men and women are different because of their...
Doesn't it seem like we are all a bit more stressed out than we should be?
In this video, Dr. Thoma explains how our primitive reactions to stressful situations are different than what they were back in the caveman days. He covers how your hormones and brain communicate, and how they...
Do sugary and fatty foods always seem to be calling your name?
If you're like many people, you know you should be limiting your intake of sugar and fats, but it's just so difficult to break those habits!
In this video, Dr. Thoma shares why your primitive brain tends to crave sugar and fats, and...
Have you ever eaten more than you planned or wanted to?
We all have! It's our primitive brain taking control of our body as it attempts to ensure that we will be safe and survive in our environment.
In this video, learn more from Dr. Thoma about why our primitive brain wants us to overeat and...
The primitive brain, known as the limbic system function is to keep you safe and help you reproduce.
This part of your brain works automatically to respond in any situation that threatens your safety, or the safety of your potential offspring. While this was good in the caveman days, it's not so...
Have you ever wondered why you do things you don't want to do?
Whether it's eating too much, responding negatively under stress, or staying on the couch when you should be exercising, your primitive brain instinctually works to keep you safe.
When we were cavemen, or cavewomen, this was good...
